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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.21, 832.83 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.21, 832.83 and 379.23 is: 523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.21 : 832.83 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.21/832.83 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.21x = 832.83 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.21x = 315,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,834.12/603.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.59

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